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EU-Turkey Working on Positive Agenda, AKP Boosts Sway in the Constitutional Court

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  • EU Ambassador to Turkey says both sides are working on elements of a positive agenda, despite democratic backsliding in human rights and rule of law in 2021 that limit Turkey’s prospects for EU accession.
    • On the Kavala case, the ambassador said all members are required to comply with ECHR rulings, saying they were monitoring the case
  • Parliament elects former AKP politician, Kenan Yasar, to the constitutional court – making the overall number of Govt supporting members 10 out of 15.He previously served as deputy chair of the AKP in 2007 & became an MP in 2011.
    • Analysts say this could impact rulings on landmark cases such as the HDP closure case and Kavala’s imprisonment with more AKP favouring results
  • Turkish and Israeli foreign ministers held a phone call for the first time in 13 years yesterday as Erdogan rekindles relations with key players in the region to boost investment and sign more swap deals.
    • On Tuesday Erdogan hinted at a possible meeting with President Herzog
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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